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The Third Annual Watts Gunn Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Chi Phi Educaitonal Trust will be held Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Bulle Rock Golf Course. Named after the first thoroughbred horse brought to America, the name Bulle Rock truly signifies the strength of the 235 acres of golf heaven. Superbly designed by Pete Dye, this par 72 course has long been considered the region?s best player?s course and the top ranking public course in Maryland. It is continually ranked in the Top 100 listings of every major golf publication. Visually stunning tee shots, terrific green complexes, wonderful course conditions and a great design will make you feel like you are playing in a major.

The Tournament raises funds to support the College of Excellence and other Chi Phi leadership development programs and honors Watts Gunn, Omega 1928, known as “The Southern Hurricane.” Gunn made golfing history in 1925 in the U.S. Amateur, setting the world record for international championship golf by winning 15 straight holes in the first round of the 36-hole match. In that tournament, he went against friend and rival Bobby Jones, marking the only time two players from the same city ever met for the U.S. Amateur crown. In 1926 and 1928, he played on the Walker Cup teams with Bobby Jones, defeating the British team both years. He played many benefit tournaments, including several exhibitions with Bobby Jones in 1927 and 1928. He won the Georgia State Amateur title in 1927 and 1928, and he has been inducted into the Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame.

About Chi Phi

The Chi Phi Educational Trust is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation whose mission is to support the Chi Phi Fraternity by promoting scholarship, developing character, improving educational facilities and supporting charitable causes. We are a values-based organization founded on the basis of Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity. These are timeless values, which guide the fundamental purposes of the fraternity foundation.